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FLORIDA NURSES ASSOCIATION
2020 Icon Awards &
Recognition Program
At the heart of every profession are exceptional individuals who make a difference! This program is dedicated to the recognition of our members who go the extra mile.
Nominate a colleague today!
Nomination Deadline: July 3, 2020
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FLORIDA NURSES ASSOCIATION AWARDS PROGRAM
Types of Awards The Florida Nurses Association recognizes and rewards professional nurses in the State of Florida by making an awards program available at the regional and statewide levels. Among awards given are administrative awards, education awards and the annual peer recognition awards given during the Membership Assembly. Additionally, outstanding members may nominated for induction into the FNA Hall of Fame.
Purpose/ Goals of Awards Program The FNA honors excellence in professional nursing by recognizing individuals and groups who are recommended and selected by their peers for formal recognition. The awards program enhances the mission of the Association. Receiving a peer award is one of the highest honors accorded a professional nurse. For that reason, the awards program of the FNA shall be conducted fairly, impartially, and shall endeavor always to honor representative candidates worthy of the awards.
Deadlines The deadline for submitting nominations for the annual awards is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet includes all information as specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
Judging For those awards given annually at the FNA Membership Assembly, the Board of Directors will appoint a committee consisting of a minimum of three FNA members as the Awards Selection Committee. Members of the Awards Selection Committee shall not be nominees or nominators of any award for the year of selection. Only information submitted for validation of the nominee’s achievements or contributions will be considered in judging the awards. After judging, the list of award winners will be presented to the Board. If, in the opinion of the judges, there is not an acceptable candidate for an award as submitted, the award may be withheld for the current year.
General Procedures
1. Nominees must be nurses who are residing and registered in the State of Florida, and must be members of FNA. Groups, individuals, or organizations other than individual nurses who are nominated for awards must have demonstrated a significant impact on nursing or health care in Florida.
2. An award winner shall not be eligible for the same award in consecutive years.
3. The person recommending the award must also be a member of FNA or of a constituent body of the
organization.
4. Each nomination packet should consist of a completed nomination form and two letters of recommendation
as well as any supporting documentation. The letters of recommendation should be provided by individuals who are in a position to judge the quality of the nominee’s contribution, e.g., employer, immediate boss, peer, knowledgeable colleague. One of the letters may be from the nominator. A full curriculum vitae/resume is not required.
5. Packets may be mailed, faxed, or emailed. Mail: Florida Nurses Association, P.O. Box 536985, Orlando, FL
32853-6985. Fax: 407-896-9042. Email: [email protected].
6. The contribution/events leading to the recommendation must have been performed within the two years immediately preceding the nomination.
7. The supporting data provided in the letters of recommendations should include the nominee’s
accomplishments specific to the core criteria as specified for each award. Documentation of accomplishments above and beyond the core criteria is also welcome.
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Listing of Awards
Registered Nurse Practice Icon Award ................................................................................................................................ 4
Advanced Practice Nursing Icon Award .............................................................................................................................. 5
Nursing Administration Icon Award .................................................................................................................................... 6
Undine Sams Award ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Communications Media Award........................................................................................................................................... 8
Mary Cash Award ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Heather Scaglione Award .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Special Recognition Award................................................................................................................................................ 11
Promoting Environment for Excellence in Nursing Practice Icon Award .......................................................................... 12
Nurse Educator Icon Award .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Nursing Research Icon Award ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Barbara Lumpkin Award ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Community Action Icon Award ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Education and Advocacy Icon Award ................................................................................................................................ 17
The Florida Nurses Association Hall of Fame .................................................................................................................. 18
Nursing Innovation and Creativity Icon Award ................................................................................................................. 20
FNA Continuous Membership Awards .............................................................................................................................. 21
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Registered Nurse Practice Icon Award
Description: Honors an individual nurse, working in a role other than an advanced practice role, who has demonstrated excellence in a nursing practice setting.
Core Criteria:
1. Provides nursing care by applying scientific and humanistic knowledge to the needs of a population.
2. Improves the delivery of care within current setting by sharing ideas and encouraging quality and
improvement efforts in the clinical area.
3. Achieves positive patient outcomes through the process of planning and delivering goal- directed care.
4. Assumes accountability for continued professional development.
Nominee and Nominator must both be FNA Members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet include all information specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
Nomination Form The Nominee: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone Nominated by: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone
Please submit TWO separate letters of recommendation.
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Advanced Practice Nursing Icon Award
Description: Recognizes an individual Advanced Practice Nurse who exemplifies excellence in performing the advanced practice role.
Core Criteria:
1. Provides care to patients within an expanded scope of practice which may include diagnosing, nursing and health needs, treating disease states, prescribing and delivering preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care.
2. Demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach to promote comprehensive health care for patients along the continuum of care.
3. Exemplifies excellence in delivering care so as to impact the removal of barriers to expanded role utilization.
4. Monitors outcomes of care and actively engages in actions to improve the health of patient and/or community groups.
Nominee and Nominator must both be FNA Members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet include all information specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
Nomination Form The Nominee: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone Nominated by: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone
Please submit TWO separate letters of recommendation.
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Nursing Administration Icon Award
Description: Honors an outstanding administrative leader in nursing..
Core Criteria:
1. Performs unit level, middle management, or upper level management functions which contribute to the vision and sets standards for quality of nursing care within the organization.
2. Creates a facilitative environment for the delivery of high quality
care and for the professional development of the nursing staff.
3. Advocates for the appropriate utilization of Registered and Advanced Practice Nurses to meet the needs of patients.
4. Provides leadership and direction to assure that patients are provided with safe, effective, and efficient
care utilizing the nursing process.
Nominee and Nominator must both be FNA Members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet include all information specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
Nomination Form The Nominee: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone Nominated by: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone
Please submit TWO separate letters of recommendation.
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Undine Sams Award
Description: Recognizes an individual staff nurse, collective bargaining eligible, who has made significant contributions to enhance the rights and welfare of nurses through labor employee relations and work place advocacy activities.
Core Criteria:
1. Uphold the right of nurses to exercise collective action.
2. Demonstrates leadership and promotes the value of labor relations programs.
3. Participates in developing plans and negotiating for fair treatment, safe work environments, and reasonable compensation for professional nurses.
Nominee and Nominator must both be FNA Members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet include all information specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
Nomination Form The Nominee: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone Nominated by: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone
Please submit TWO separate letters of recommendation.
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Communications Media Award
Description: Honors an individual or group in the field of communications for production of written or electronic media which educates the public about nursing and nursing’s impact on health care. Core Criteria:
1. Through printed or electronic media, presents the image of nursing in a positive professional manner.
2. Increases public awareness of the contributions of the nursing profession to the health and quality of
life of populations served.
3. Communicates issues central to nursing and the health care needs of the public.
4. Assures accuracy in reporting through research and validation of information.
Nominee and Nominator must both be FNA Members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet include all information specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
Nomination Form The Nominee: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone Nominated by: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone
Please submit TWO separate letters of recommendation.
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Mary Cash Award
Description: Recognizes an individual nurse who has made outstanding contributions to cultural diversity in nursing and health care. Core Criteria:
1. Fosters insight, awareness, sensitivity, and knowledge of a culturally competent nursing practice.
2. Advocates for/performs care which encompasses the values and belief systems of patients.
3. Provides leadership within nursing to facilitate acceptance among the various cultures within the
profession, focusing on the unity within our diversity.
4. Mentors or provides outreach to persons of diverse backgrounds entering the profession and/or to potential leaders.
Nominee and Nominator must both be FNA Members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet include all information specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
Nomination Form The Nominee: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone Nominated by: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone
Please submit TWO separate letters of recommendation.
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Heather Scaglione Award
Description: Recognizes an FNA member’s significant and outstanding contribution to support the work of the Florida Nursing Students’ Association and nursing students. Core Criteria:
1. Demonstrates outstanding efforts to promote professionalism in nursing students.
2. Fosters a collaborative relationship between FNA and FNSA.
3. Promotes the value of membership in professional organizations.
Nominee and Nominator must both be FNA Members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet include all information specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
Nomination Form The Nominee: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone Nominated by: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone
Please submit TWO separate letters of recommendation.
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Special Recognition Award
Description: Honors an individual, nurse, organization, or group for actions or programs consistent with the philosophy, goals, and mission of the Florida Nurses Association. Core Criteria:
1. Fosters high standards of professionalism for nursing.
2. Stimulates and promotes the professional development of nurses.
3. Makes a specific contribution to the Florida Nurses Association which impacts the practice of nursing throughout the state of Florida.
Nominee and Nominator must both be FNA Members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet include all information specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
Nomination Form The Nominee: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone Nominated by: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone
Please submit TWO separate letters of recommendation.
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Promoting Environment for Excellence in Nursing Practice Icon Award
Description: Honors employers, nursing service departments or other entities that create a work environment supportive of professional nursing practice. Core Criteria:
1. Supports innovations in nursing practice.
2. Utilizes management strategies which facilitate the needs of the individual and collective needs of nurses.
3. Fosters quality patient care.
4. Facilitates ongoing professional growth.
5. Promotes a safe and healthy work environment.
6. Communicates a professional image of nurses and nursing.
Nominee and Nominator must both be FNA Members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet include all information specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
Nomination Form The Nominee: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone Nominated by: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone
Please submit TWO separate letters of recommendation.
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Nurse Educator Icon Award
Description: Honors an outstanding Nurse Educator. Core Criteria:
1. Demonstrates a commitment to education and the educational process.
2. Utilizes creative teaching methods to enhance learning.
3. Creates a stimulating environment in which to mentor students
and/or clients throughout the learning process.
Nominee and Nominator must both be FNA Members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet include all information specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
Nomination Form The Nominee: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone Nominated by: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone
Please submit TWO separate letters of recommendation.
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Nursing Research Icon Award
Description: Recognizes a nurse who has produced research of scientific merit with relevance to the practice of nursing. Core Criteria:
1. Conducts research which impacts nursing practice and/or health care policy.
2. Publishes research findings in professional journals or publications.
3. Promotes utilizing and conducting nursing research among colleagues.
Nominee and Nominator must both be FNA Members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet include all information specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
Nomination Form The Nominee: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone Nominated by: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone
Please submit TWO separate letters of recommendation.
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Barbara Lumpkin Award
Description: Recognizes a nurse who has made a significant impact in political and legislative issues affecting nurses, nursing, and quality health care. Core Criteria:
1. Promotes nursing and the health care agenda in local, state, and/or national arenas.
2. Fosters FNA’s political agenda and promotes FNPAC activities.
3. Demonstrates leadership in identifying political issues relevant to nursing and health care.
4. Mentors nurses to value political activism.
Nominee and Nominator must both be FNA Members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet include all information specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
Nomination Form The Nominee: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone Nominated by: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone
Please submit TWO separate letters of recommendation.
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Community Action Icon Award
Description: Recognizes outstanding voluntary contributions by FNA members (group or individual) to the health and welfare of a community through an organized and systematic effort. Core Criteria:
1. Provides health care, education, or other service to citizens of the community.
2. Develops and implements a program to enhance the quality of life in a community.
Nominee and Nominator must both be FNA Members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet include all information specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
Nomination Form The Nominee: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone Nominated by: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone
Please submit TWO separate letters of recommendation.
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Education and Advocacy Icon Award
Description: Recognizes a nursing education program that promotes professional activities and educates nursing students about advocacy through inclusion of related content in the curriculum and participation in related activities. Core Criteria:
1. Students are encouraged to participate in FNA Sponsored events such as FNA Advocacy Days and Student Day at the FNA Membership Assembly.
2. School has an active chapter of the Florida Nursing Students Association (FNSA) and attends the FNSA State Convention.
3. Students hold positions at the local, state, or national level with FNSA/NSNA.
4. Students serve as Liaisons to FNA Board and Committees.
5. Students write articles for the Student Forum of The Florida Nurse.
Nominee and Nominator must both be FNA Members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet include all information specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
Nomination Form The Nominee: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone Nominated by: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone
Please submit TWO separate letters of recommendation.
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The Florida Nurses Association Hall of Fame
Description: To recognize Florida nurses who have made sustained and enduring contributions of enduring value to the nursing profession. Core Criteria:
1. Member of the Florida Nurses Association. 2. Nominated and endorsed by the board of an FNA district. 3. Make contributions which have a significant impact on the nursing
profession through leadership, education, practice, research, or organizational work which have an enduring value beyond the individual’s lifetime.
4. May be living or deceased.
Process:
An application must be completed and endorsed by the board of the nominating district. The application will include a portfolio documenting the nominee’s achievements. Letters of support
may be included. The application and the portfolio will be sent to the chair of the FNA Hall of Fame Committee by June
1, of the Membership Assembly year. The FNA Hall of Fame committee will consist of a chairperson and four members appointed by the FNA
Board. When the selection has been made, the district president and the awardee or the awardee’s family will
be notified and invited to attend the presentation ceremony. The induction will occur at the FNA Membership Assembly during the awards ceremony. FNA members inducted into the ANA Hall of Fame will automatically be inducted into the FNA Hall of
Fame.
Recognition:
A Hall of Fame plaque will be designed and placed in FNA Headquarters which will list Hall of Fame
members and the year of induction. The awardee or the awardee’s family will be presented with a medallion and a certificate. The Hall of Fame, the purpose for nomination, and a biography of inductees will be posted on the
FNA website and published in The Florida Nurse.
Nominee and Nominator must both be FNA Members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet include all information specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
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The Florida Nurses Association Hall of Fame
Nomination Form The Nominee: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone Nominated by: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone
Please submit TWO separate letters of recommendation.
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Nursing Innovation and Creativity Icon Award
Description: These awards will recognize individuals, groups or institutions who have demonstrated innovation and creativity in any area of nursing. Three awards will be presented. The innovation or creative endeavor may be demonstrated in the area of patient care delivery, hands on care, research, education, community service, leadership and management or other areas not covered in the above categories. Please complete the form below and attach two letters of support for your nomination as well as any supporting documents, photographs, or articles.
Nominee and Nominator must both be FNA Members. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2020. It is important that the nomination awards packet include all information specified in the General Procedures section of this manual.
Nomination Form Category of Nomination (please select one):
Patient Care Delivery System / Methodology
Hands on Care
Education
Leadership and Management
Research
Public Health
Other: The Nominee: Name Credentials Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone Nominated by: Name (or Institution) Street City/State Zip Email Daytime Phone
Please submit TWO separate letters of recommendation.
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FNA Continuous Membership Awards
Diamond Award for 50 Years of Consecutive Membership Lamplighter Award for 25 Years of Consecutive Membership These awards are bestowed once the member’s name has been submitted on the form provided below by the Region, individual, or another member of FNA. The Recipient: Name Credentials Email Daytime Phone
Years of continuous FNA membership:
25 years - Lamplighter Award
50 years - Diamond Award
Please return to FNA Headquarters no later than July 3, 2020. Florida Nurses Association P.O. Box 536985 Orlando, FL 32853-6985 407-896-3261 FAX 407-896-9042 [email protected]
